1635
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
St. Martina is a 1635 oil by Pietro da Cortona, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Catherine of Alexandria, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a woman in a flowing white and red dress, adorned with gold accents on her sleeves and a black band around her chest. She wears a black hat and holds a long, green plant with red accents in her right hand. Her left arm rests on a red cloth. The woman's gaze is directed to the right, and her long, wavy brown hair cascades down her back. The background of the painting is a solid black, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the woman's attire. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Pietro da Cortona, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.
Pietro da Cortona (Italian: ; 1 November 1596 or 1597 – 16 May 1669) was an Italian Baroque painter and architect.
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